How serious is violation 16B?

Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16B violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.

How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 16B?

61 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 16B, representing 0.06% of all inspections with violations.

Which borough has the most violation 16B citations?

Brooklyn has the highest number of violation 16B citations among NYC boroughs.

Is violation 16B a critical violation?

No, violation 16B is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.

Major Violation Code 16B

NYC Health Code Violation 16B — NYC Health Violation 16B

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 16B is a major violation cited 61 times across the city, most frequently in Brooklyn, that indicates conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. The NYC DOHMH associates this violation with a 25% increase in foodborne illness risk and requires correction within 24 to 48 hours. Restaurants receiving a 16B citation must address the underlying sanitation or facility issue immediately to prevent contamination and protect public health.

Times Cited in NYC

0.06%

of Inspections

Major

Severity Level

Brooklyn

Most Common Borough

What is Violation 16B?

Violation of NYC Health Code requirements

What restaurants must do to fix this

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 16B Most?

Brooklyn

20 citations

Queens

17 citations

Manhattan

16 citations

Staten Island

5 citations

Bronx

3 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 16B (61 total)

PUFF

1307 AVENUE Z, Brooklyn

Feb 26, 2010

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Violation 16B: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 16B in NYC restaurants?: Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 16B?: Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16B violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 16B?: 61 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 16B, representing 0.06% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 16B citations?: Brooklyn has the highest number of violation 16B citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 16B?: Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.
Is violation 16B a critical violation?: No, violation 16B is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.